Newly appointed Ukrainian Ambassador to Armenia Ivan Kukhta handed the copy of his credentials to Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian.

Congratulating the diplomat on his appointment, Mr. Nalbandian expressed hope that the Ambassador will significantly contribute to boosting the Armenian-Ukrainian relations.

The Minister expressed readiness to facilitate the diplomat’s mission.

The two men exchanged opinion on the Armenian-Ukrainian intergovernmental commission activity and upcoming visit of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Konstantin Grishchenko to Yerevan.

The parties also discussed trade and economic cooperation, as well as organization of culture days in the two countries.

They also referred to matters of mutual interest, regional and international problems, the RA MFA press service reported.